Media Relations Staff

Diane Hageman, CSB Ex. Dir., Communications and Marketing

Diane Hageman oversees the strategic media relations efforts for the College of Saint Benedict and is responsible for all local, regional and national media placements.

Prior to working at CSB, Hageman owned a communications consulting company, Hageman Communications, served as the communications director for Saint Benedict's Monastery in St. Joseph and worked in communications and marketing positions within the CentraCare Health System in St. Cloud.

In addition, Hageman serves on the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA Board of Directors, St. Benedict's Senior Community Operating Committee and is a trustee for her church.

Hageman graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in mass communications and a minor in marketing.

Hemmesch has worked in the communication and marketing services office at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University since 1997. He has particular interest and expertise in crisis communications, media interview training, athletic media relations, writing style guides and social media strategies.

Hemmesch received a bachelor's degree in political science from Saint John's University and a master's degree in strategic communication from the University of Minnesota.